I've owned a set of these for a couple years, and I absolutely love them. (I'm not the only one: Check out CNET's review.) They're not only way more comfortable than earbuds, but they block out ambient noise better than any fancy noise-canceling headphones I've tried. The wires stay almost constantly tangled, which is annoying, but I can live with that in exchange for music that feels like it's coming from inside my head.

Seriously, I can't recommend these (and their in-ear brethren) highly enough. Seventy bucks may seem like a lot to pay for earphones, but when you consider the $149 list price, it's a tough deal to beat.